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"GMA News TV presents Pagsubok Ng Mga Kandidato, a compelling program format that will introduce the 2013 Senatorial candidates to the Filipino audience. PagsubokNg Mga Kadidato involves problem solving: each candidate will be presented a tough leadership scenario and asked to clearly identify a solution.

"The forum will provide viewers the insight into how the candidates think and more importantly how well they think.

"Upon presenting their solutions to the scenario, the 33 senatorial candidates will also be put through a round of questioning about their track records.

"The country's most awarded broadcast journalist, Jessica Soho, will be hosting the forum. Soho will be joined by other GMA News and Public Affairs anchors and hosts including Howie Severino, Kara David, Malou Mangahas and Professor Winnie Monsod in question the candidates about their past performance.

"Pagsubok Ng Mga Kandidato will air as two-part primetime special on February 16 and February 23, 2013, from 9:45 PM to 11:00 PM on GMA News TV Channel 11."

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